kheda

or ked·dah, khed·ah

[ ked-uh ]

noun

1. (in India) an enclosure constructed to ensnare wild elephants.

kheda

/ ˈkɛdə /

noun

1. (in India, Myanmar, etc) an enclosure into which wild elephants are driven to be captured

Word History and Origins

Origin of kheda¹

Borrowed into English from Hindi around 1790–1800

Word History and Origins

Origin of kheda¹

from Hindi

Example Sentences

According to the police complaint, which was filed by Vaghela's wife Manjula, the attack occurred on Saturday night in Kheda district in Gujarat.

From BBC

In Neem Ka Kheda, a village in India’s hinterland, signs of progress and prosperity are visible.

From Washington Post

Kheda Saratova, an adviser on human rights to Chechen authorities, said Anzorov was buried at a traditional Muslim ceremony in the Chechen village of Shalazhi and that his relatives and acquaintances had attended, Russia’s RIA news agency reported.

From Reuters

The handwritten letters addressed to Kheda Saratova often begin with the words: “I’m asking you to find my daughter.”

From The Guardian

Kheda Saratova, one of those overseeing the repatriation program, corroborated Madina’s account.

From Washington Post